Having joined Hyatt back in 1997, Mantoani brings 25 years of Hyatt Management experience, with nine years in a GM role. His hospitality career initially started in the food and beverage sector, before developing into a successful career path at Hyatt that has spanned over 10 countries, with predominant exposure in the GCC region. His most recent pre-opening success was with the luxury Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, preceded by the opening of the Park Hyatt Dubai.